Behaviorists and Cognitivist models

Code:

P410

Acronym:

MCC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology

Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master Psychology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIPSI	172	Official Curricular Structure	2	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

At the end of this curricular unit the student should:

 

1 – Know the plurality of discourses and psychological intervention techniques offered in the domain of behavioural and cognitive perspectives.

 2 – Know how to critically analyse the different conceptualization of: (a) functioning and psychological development; b) dysfunctionality theory and c) psychological change strategies in the domain of behaviourism and classical cognitivism.

 3 – Have acquired concepts relative to psychological intervention procedures in the behavioural and cognitive models.

 4 – Be able to reflect upon the different intervention models, considering their rational and the techniques that are derived from them.
5 – Understand the implications of choosing an epistemological perspective for a future psychological pratice

 

Learning outcomes and competences

The exposure of contents with the use of images, examples and demonstrations and the autonomous study that is expected when developing the essay will give the student knowledge within the major models that this CU covers, as well as the basic concepts of the procedures of psychological intervention. Discussions from this exposure as well as from visualizing videos, role-playing, and solving problems exercices in each class will allow the student not only to consolidate this knowledge and concepts but also the development of interpersonal, comunicatuion and adaptability soft skills, so that the student can be able to critically think and reflect about the different theories and their applicability. Adicionally, writing an essay in small groups that applies a specific model to a specific context will allow the acquisition of teamwork and psychological practice work ethic skills

Working method

Presencial

Program

1 - Introduction to behaviorism.

2 - Classic conditioning paradigm and associated behavioral techniques 

3 - Operant conditioning paradigm and associated behavioral techniques.

4 - Social learning paradigm (Bandura)

5 - Self-control paradigm

6 - The competency framework for dealing with problematic situations (coping skills)

7. Cognitive Reestructuring models: Self-instruction training of Meichenbaum; The rational-emotive therapy approach;  The cognitive therapy approach of Aaron T. Beck.

8. Third wave therapies - Theory and applications.
Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Mandatory literature

Masters John C. 070; Behavior therapy. ISBN: 0-15-505376-0
Dobson Keith S. 340; Handbook of cognitive-behavioural therapies. ISBN: 0-09-173195-X
Bandura Albert 340; Self-efficacy in changing societies. ISBN: 0-521-58696-8
Gonçalves Óscar F.; Terapias cognitivas. ISBN: 972-36-0285-7
Joyce-Moniz Luís; A^modificação do comportamento. ISBN: 972-24-1164-0
Gonçalves Oscar Filipe; Terapia comportamental

Complementary Bibliography

Steven C. Hayes; Process-based CBT. ISBN: 978-1-62625-596-8
John C. Masters; Behavior therapy. ISBN: 0-15-505376-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

The contact hours with students will be occupied in lectures and theoretical-practical classes.

The theoretical classes involve the exposure of contents with and discussion in large groups, along with images, examples and demonstrations to engage in discussions.

Theoretical-practical classes involve: a) role play exercises to demonstrate concepts and techniques discussed in lectures, b) preparing summaries and discussion of texts in class c) viewing and discussing videos showing behavioral and cognitive interventions 

Use of moodle to interact and pass materials to students

keywords

Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Behavioural sciences
Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Cognitive science
Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Applied psychology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	35,00
Teste	65,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	72,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Trabalho de investigação	36,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Mandatory attendance of the practical classes.
The student fulfills this criterion if the number of missing classes is equal or lower than 25% of the scheduled classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

(A) The exam represents 65% of the final grade. Must have at least 8 points, out of 20.

(B) Practical work (35%), minimum classification = 8 points out of 20.

All the points are in the scale of 0 to 20.

To obtain the credits students must have a grade equal to or greater than 9,5.


The practical works' classification and the practical classes' attendance are valid for the current year. 

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Student-workers and beneficiaries of other statutes should carry out the tests on the same day of general students.
If there is a particularity that has proven to prevent the student to submit to the assessment provided for the majority of cases, a new type of assessment can be agreed. 
Students are advised to talk with the professor at the beginning of the 2^nd semester.

Classification improvement

Students can improve their final grade by doing a written test, on a single trial in the "appeal season".
This test represents 65% of the grade.

Observations

In spite of the operational recommendations to maintain face-to-face academic and non-academic activities, the impossibility to assure face-to-face functioning of all academic activities in the 2nd semester of 2020/2021 during the current pandemic, due to lack of physical facilities capable of accommodating with safety the number of students enrolled in this course, the theoretical component of this UC will be totally implemented online, with synchronic moments via telematic means.